Rappaw Central Veterinary Hospital Cattery
About this cattery
Rappaw Central Veterinary Hospital Cattery is a small vet clinic cattery at 73 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, housing up to 18 cats. Ideal for cats on special diets, medication, or elderly/diabetic cats needing veterinary attention. Features Feliway diffusers, monitored smoke alarms, radio, air conditioning and heating. Separate from hospital area. Royal Canin food supplied. Checked multiple times daily by dedicated cattery attendant and qualified veterinary nurses.
Rappaw Central Veterinary Hospital Cattery offers specialist cat boarding at their Kenepuru hospital, ideal for cats needing veterinary attention.
Specialist Veterinary Care
- Vet Hospital Setting: Veterinarians on-site if concerns arise
- Special Diets: Prescription diets catered for (BYO)
- Medication Administration: Daily medication given
- Diabetic Cats: $28/night including insulin
- Elderly Cats: Extra attention from trained staff
Professional Monitoring
- Dedicated Cattery Attendant: Multiple checks daily
- Qualified Vet Nurses: Professional health monitoring
- Veterinarian Access: Alerted if any concerns
- Home-from-Home Approach: Follow your cat's routine
Comfort Features
- Feliway Diffusers: Calming pheromone environment
- Climate Controlled: Air conditioning and heating
- Radio: Soothing background sounds
- Monitored Smoke Alarms: Safety system
- Separate from Hospital: Quiet, dedicated area
Pricing
- Standard cat: $25/night
- Diabetic cat: $28/night (includes insulin)
- Royal Canin wet and dry food supplied
- Prescription diets: BYO
Capacity
- 18 cats maximum for personal attention
Requirements
- Vaccinations current (yearly)
- Up-to-date flea and worm treatment
- Admission form required
Booking
- Phone: 04 233 8059
- Email: cattery@rappaw.co.nz
- Christmas bookings waitlisted, confirmed mid-year
- Priority: regular boarders, existing clients, high-need cats
Location
- Address: 73 Kenepuru Drive, Kenepuru, Porirua 5022
- Part of Rappaw Central Veterinary Hospital
Location
Kenepuru, Porirua
Amenities
Accommodation
Single room
Premium meals available
Prescription meals available
BYO meals available
Services
Vet Hospital
Feliway Diffusers
Climate Controlled
Medical Care
Dedicated Cattery Attendant
Vet Nurse Checks
Monitored Smoke Alarms
Royal Canin Food
Policies
Check-in / Check-out
By appointment at Central Hospital. Admission form required.
By appointment
Cancellation
Contact the cattery directly for their cancellation policy. Policies vary and may include deposit requirements for peak season bookings.
Requirements
Vaccinations must be current (yearly). Up-to-date flea and worm treatment required.
Reviews
The cattery has monitored smoke alarms, Feliway diffusers, a radio, and air conditioning and heating and is separate from the hospital. Cats are checked multiple times daily.
FAQs
How much does cat boarding cost?
$25 per night per cat. Diabetic cats are $28 per night (includes insulin administration). Royal Canin wet and dry food is supplied.
What if my cat is on a prescription diet?
If your pet is on a prescription diet, we may ask you to supply the food for their stay.
Can you administer medication?
Yes. Bring your cat's medication with you, or we can dispense more at your cost if forgotten.
What vaccinations are required?
All cats must be up to date with vaccinations (vaccinated yearly) and have up-to-date flea and worm treatment.
How many cats can you accommodate?
Our cattery can house up to 18 cats at any given time.
Who cares for the cats?
Cats are checked multiple times a day by a dedicated cattery attendant and qualified veterinary nurses. Veterinarians are alerted if there are any concerns.
What are the facilities like?
The cattery has Feliway diffusers, monitored smoke alarms, radio, air conditioning and heating, and is separate from the hospital area.
How do I book?
Contact the Central Hospital on 04 233 8059 or cattery@rappaw.co.nz to check availability. An admission appointment will be arranged.
What about public holidays?
We are closed on public holidays. You can pick up your cat the next business day. Staff still come in to tend to pets on these days.
How do Christmas bookings work?
Christmas bookings are put on a waitlist and confirmed mid-year due to demand. Priority is given to regular boarders, existing clients, and high-need cats.
Is it cats-only?
The cattery is mainly used for cats needing special care (special diets, medication, elderly cats), but any client can book their cat in for a stay.
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